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The Denon AVR-988 is a 7.1 channel A/V receiver with 110 Watts / channel supporting the latest HD Video and Audio technolgies. It features 2 HDMI 1.3a outputs with deep color support and audio, and it supports scaling of analog video sources to 1080p via the HDMI output using its built-in Faroudja FLi2310 video processor. It supports Dolby Digital TrueHD and dts Master Audio decoding. The AVR-988 is essentially a rebuild of the the Denon AVR-2808CI, with the same components with an updated chassis and remote.

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Features

  • 7.1 channel with 110 W / channel
  • HDMI: 2 x inputs, 1 x output
  • Inputs: 3 x Component, 7 x S-Video/Composite, 4 x digital optical, 3 x digital coax
  • Video scaling: analog upscaled to 1080p over HDMI using Faroudja FLi2310 processor
  • 1080p pass-through
  • HD Audio: decodes Dolby Digital TrueHD and dts Master Audio
  • iPod/network compatible with optional ASD-1R/3N/3W accessory
  • MultEQ XT calibration system with tower microphone
  • Price: $1199
  • Release Date: October 2007

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2 comments about Denon AVR 988

1.  avatar Erik  Jan 24, 2008 5:09pm

The AVR-988 is the big box version of the AVR-2808CI with only minor differences. The confusing numbering is basically a marketing trick to avoid price matching. Booh!
2.  avatar spacenavigator  Aug 13, 2008 9:26am

The user manual for this receiver is written so poorly that it is totally useless. Good luck without it setting up the device.
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    Key Features:

    Audio Inputs Digital Optical, Digital Coaxial
    Manufacturer Denon
    MSRP $1,119.00
    Number of Channels 7.1
    Product Line Denon AVR-x88
    Release Date Oct. 1, 2007
    Video Inputs Composite, S-Video, Component, HDMI
    Watts per Channel 110 W

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    2 contributors -  Erik, spacenavigator
    Created: 11/22/2007 - 14:38
    Modified: 08/13/2008 - 9:26
    Model # variations:

    AVR, 988, AVR988